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The discussion also covered special teams play, particularly in relation to field goal attempts. The coach explained that their kicker’s career-long was 58 yards, and they aimed for a reasonable 35-yard attempt, which would have been manageable. He admitted that attempting a longer field goal—like a 60-yard try—would have been risky given the kicker’s experience. The importance of strategic decision-making in these situations was stressed, acknowledging that improvements can still be made.